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Francis Shannon Obituary
Born: February 6, 1933
Died: November 9, 2016
Francis Howard Shannon died November 9, 2016 of Parkinson's related complications.
He was born February 6, 1933, during a snowstorm, a depression baby, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago, at the hands of the chain-smoking, house-calling, incomparable Dr. George Moxon, to the heroic parents: Frank R. & Florence (Howard) Shannon, their first of 8 children, 2 of whom died shortly after birth.
Raised in Franklin Park, IL (pop. about 1300 then), well-schooled, disciplined and tightly-wrapped by Franciscan nuns at St. Gertrude Grade School; Viatorian & Servite priests & brothers at St. Philip H.S. (deceased); & Jesuits at Marquette University. Joined U.S. Army following riotous partying on St. Patrick Day 1952; valiantly fought Battle of Juarez while in the Army at Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX. Married Joyce Gehlhausen Nov. 16, 1957 of Rockford, IL at St. Gertrude Church, Franklin Park. She was the heart of the family. He was a former 50 yr. resident of Wheaton.
Blessed with unique & wonderful children, Brian & Ericka (Palmer), Lynn, Frank M. & Julie (Naggs), Alan & Scott (Keller), Carol & Todd (Lohenry); and grandchildren, Katie, Stephanie, Christopher, (Francis) Ryan, Ian (Haney), Keegan, Colin, Quinlan, Caleb, Connor, Cormac, Corry, Walter; and great grandchildren, Cameron, Aaron, Brooklyn & Wesley; siblings, Kathleen (Subaitis), Barbara (O'Neill), Jean & (Frank) Cupp, Peggy & Jimmy; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; Longtime friend of Bill W.
Visitation and services were held at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home in Oak Park. Interment private.
Info: 708-383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com
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November 14, 2016
I will never forget the time spent with Frank over the last 36 years. Lots of ice cream, laughs and tears at many Restuaruants in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. . He was very helpful to many and generous with his time. He was held in in high regard with all who knew him. The loyalty to his family and friends was extraordinary. He trusted God (as he understood Him) and worked very hard at trying to be a better man. Job well done Frank! Peace, Tom G.
TQ
November 14, 2016
I came across this obituary looking for someone else, but was immediately drawn to how well it was written.
My father also 'valiantly fought Battle of Juarez while in the Army at Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX' and that made me smile from ear to ear. My sincerest condolences to his family. He sounds like a wonderful guy.
Jim Mandley
November 14, 2016
Our deepist sympathies to your family and friends. May you find peace remembering happy memories. Love, the Mandley family
Tom & Gwen O'Loughlin
November 13, 2016
Thinking of you and your family, Kay. Condolences from Gwen and me.
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Jim McMahon
November 13, 2016
Frank developed many virtues during his last fifty years with us his
Fellow travelers. Honesty, hope, faith, Courage. Integrity, willingness, humility, brotherly love, justice, perseverance, spiritual awareness, and service to his fellow man. I would like to think that Frank and his good friend Bob Franz are praying for his family and all of us that knew him . May the good Lord be with his family during this time.
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